Whinfield Lane is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 1NQ is located in the Lea & Larches electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whinfield Lane, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 1NR, PR2 1NS, PR2 1NN, PR2 2YP, PR2 1NJ, PR2 1NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR2 1NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 39.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 39.4% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 43.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 22.6% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 23.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 86.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 91.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 91.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinfield Lane was 151.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whinfield Lane has the 30th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 119th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Whinfield Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-22 | £122,695 |
| Rose Cottage 42 Whinfield Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-12-15 | £189,813 |
| 15 Whinfield Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-11-08 | £218,247 |
| 48 Whinfield Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-05-27 | £200,372 |
| 13 Whinfield Lane, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,500 | 2022-01-26 | £253,090 |
PR2 1NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Community Primary School Greavestown Lane , Lea PR2 1PD | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Primary School Ainsdale Drive , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1TU | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Poulton Street , Ashton PR2 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston Victoria Park Avenue , Lea PR2 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN | 4out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pioneer TEC Wallend Road , PR2 2HW | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mariners Way | 315 yd | |
| The Beach Hut Coffee Shop | Navigation Way | 392 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Office Canteen, Chain Caul Way | 485 yd | |
| Hard Dock Cafe | Chain Caul Road | 615 yd | |
| Ribble Steam Railway Buffet Car | Chain Caul Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurlby Club LMRCA | 47 Egerton Road | 576 yd | |
| Ashton Bowling & Social Club | 34 Egerton Road | 576 yd | |
| Our Lady & St Bernard's Catholic Club | St Bernards Catholic Mens Club, Elswick Road | 724 yd | |
| Ribble Pilot | The Ribble Pilot, Mariners Way | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kod | 632 Blackpool Road | 688 yd | |
| Harbour City | 16 Elswick Road | 725 yd | |
| Snax | 10 Elswick Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers | Makro Multitrade Centre, Chain Caul Way | 741 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 762-768 Blackpool Road | 906 yd | |
| Morrisons Superstore | Mariners Way | 920 yd | |
| B&M Store | Mariners Way | 920 yd | |
| One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Park BLACKPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Ashton Community Science College ALDWYCH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.